Import/export HS code 29141990: Various ketones
Other ketones not specifically listed, used in industrial and chemical processes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,138,952 |
| Netherlands | 2,127,420 |
| Belgium | 1,571,863 |
| Germany | 977,510 |
| Spain | 751,286 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,439,741 | 699,211 | -740,530 |
| Netherlands | 818,248 | 1,309,172 | +490,924 |
| Belgium | 1,037,628 | 534,235 | -503,393 |
| Germany | 533,971 | 443,539 | -90,432 |
| Spain | 340,154 | 411,132 | +70,978 |
| Switzerland | 460,019 | 290,499 | -169,520 |
| United States | 402,064 | 174,903 | -227,161 |
| France | 248,736 | 252,384 | +3,648 |
| Italy | 189,096 | 196,750 | +7,654 |
| Japan | 157,903 | 145,806 | -12,097 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,198,707 |
| China | 3,023,032 |
| Switzerland | 1,405,492 |
| Germany | 1,021,504 |
| India | 355,710 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,633,268 | 1,565,439 | -67,829 |
| China | 1,901,858 | 1,121,174 | -780,684 |
| Switzerland | 686,887 | 718,605 | +31,718 |
| Germany | 509,582 | 511,922 | +2,340 |
| India | 135,580 | 220,130 | +84,550 |
| Spain | 150,658 | 179,967 | +29,309 |
| Italy | 142,474 | 174,854 | +32,380 |
| Japan | 157,903 | 145,806 | -12,097 |
| France | 283,660 | 9,907 | -273,753 |
| United Kingdom | 49,920 | 14,236 | -35,684 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,845,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,097,886 |
| Air transport | 1,113,995 |
| Road transport | 243,239 |
| Other | 88,675 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,935,497 | 2,910,192 | -25,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,969,774 | 1,128,112 | -841,662 |
| Air transport | 549,749 | 564,246 | +14,497 |
| Road transport | 143,084 | 100,155 | -42,929 |
| Other | 88,440 | 235 | -88,205 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,988,860 |
| Felixstowe | 1,780,873 |
| Harwich | 1,511,446 |
| London | 1,170,877 |
| Southampton | 639,214 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,239,970 | 748,890 | -491,080 |
| Felixstowe | 887,545 | 893,328 | +5,783 |
| Harwich | 799,069 | 712,377 | -86,692 |
| London | 670,443 | 500,434 | -170,009 |
| Southampton | 402,421 | 236,793 | -165,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,517 | 424,048 | +219,531 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 251,730 | 152,359 | -99,371 |
| Thamesport | 185,172 | 207,304 | +22,132 |
| Birmingham Airport | 120,294 | 146,437 | +26,143 |
| Manchester Airport | 73,493 | 186,752 | +113,259 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 69 |
| RIVERSIDE AROMATICS LIMITED | 63 |
| OQEMA LIMITED | 62 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 61 |
| AVOCADO RESEARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| R.C.TREATT & CO.LIMITED | 41 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 41 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 39 |
| FRUTAROM (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| CPL AROMAS LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 2,509,054 |
| United States | 2,362,683 |
| Netherlands | 1,588,046 |
| Singapore | 1,068,371 |
| Brazil | 1,029,886 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,219,835 | 1,289,219 | +69,384 |
| United States | 1,103,276 | 1,259,407 | +156,131 |
| Netherlands | 820,726 | 767,320 | -53,406 |
| Singapore | 635,772 | 432,599 | -203,173 |
| Brazil | 918,980 | 110,906 | -808,074 |
| China | 592,416 | 324,007 | -268,409 |
| Switzerland | 482,345 | 328,216 | -154,129 |
| Spain | 376,811 | 392,445 | +15,634 |
| Germany | 353,367 | 280,307 | -73,060 |
| Turkey | 206,886 | 244,694 | +37,808 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,920,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,255,589 |
| Air transport | 2,600,314 |
| Road transport | 1,080 |
| Other | 614 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,107,751 | 2,812,650 | -1,295,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,651,065 | 2,604,524 | -46,541 |
| Air transport | 1,300,147 | 1,300,167 | +20 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
| Other | 398 | 216 | -182 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,385,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,184,385 |
| Southampton | 1,931,624 |
| Felixstowe | 1,830,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,022,289 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,884,259 | 1,501,687 | -382,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,729,699 | 454,686 | -2,275,013 |
| Southampton | 301,430 | 1,630,194 | +1,328,764 |
| Felixstowe | 1,324,278 | 506,176 | -818,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 448,744 | 573,545 | +124,801 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,291 | 684,197 | +626,906 |
| Manchester Airport | 274,180 | 375,514 | +101,334 |
| London Stansted Airport | 354,895 | 218,048 | -136,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,084 | 321,896 | +170,812 |
| Dover | 137,134 | 288,590 | +151,456 |
Quick facts
HS code: 29141990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ketones not specifically listed, used in industrial and chemical processes